Description

This evocative original etching by Zavel Stein captures a weathered, gabled farmhouse partially shaded by the sprawling, skeletal limbs of a mature deciduous tree. Executed with a delicate yet expressive line, the work showcases Stein’s mastery of the intaglio process, using varied plate tone and fine cross-hatching to create a sense of aged texture and atmospheric depth. The composition draws the eye toward the interplay between the structured lines of the wooden siding and the organic, twisting energy of the branches.

The piece is hand-signed by the artist in the lower right margin and numbered 2/55 in the lower left, indicating a very early strike from a limited edition. It is also dated '67 within the plate. The etching is printed on heavy cream-colored wove paper with generous margins, preserving the distinct indentation of the copper plate. This work is a quintessential example of mid-century landscape printmaking, offering a poignant, quiet reflection on rural life.

Specifications

• Artist: Zavel Stein

• Title: Untitled (Rustic Homestead)

• Date: 1967

• Medium: Original Etching on Paper

• Edition: 2/55

• Dimensions: 7 x 9 inches (Sheet size)

• Condition: Excellent; minor age-appropriate toning to the margins, image remains sharp and well-inked.

• Signature: Hand-signed in pencil (lower right), numbered (lower left), and signed/dated in plate.

Keywords

Zavel Stein, original etching, fine art print, limited edition, 1960s art, farmhouse landscape, tree study, intaglio, hand-signed, numbered print, mid-century modern, Israeli artist, American art, rustic decor, architectural etching, 2/55, collectable print.